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Founded | 1769 |
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Founder | John Debrett |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Headquarters location | London, England |
Distribution | Gazelle Book Services |
Publication types | Books |
Nonfiction topics | Reference |
Official website | debretts |
Debrett's (/dəˈbrɛts/[1]) is the ultimate authority on Britain’s titled aristocracy, and has been recording the biographical details of its membership since 1769. It is also an adjudicator of People of Today, singling out and crediting outstanding professional achievements and success in all walks of British society.Debrett’s is also a British professional coaching company, publisher and authority on etiquette and behaviour,[2] founded in 1769 with the publication of the first edition of The New Peerage. The company takes its name from its founder, John Debrett.